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Unfortunately I believe that we are limited in what we can focus on. I think that if we proceed with the partisan sideshow of prosecuting Bush admin. officials, healthcare will get lost in the brouhaha.
The Washington Post's permanent investigative unit was set up in 1982 under Bob Woodward.
Campaign Mix, Metrolink Probe, Lead Limits
The Campaign Trail » Defense contractors and financial services firms are making the most political contributions this campaign ... Alaska state records show that Sarah Palin has made $453 million in earmark requests as governor, contrary to earlier claims by the McCain campaign ... as the campaign heats up, so do efforts to debunk rumors. — Washington Post, Wall Street Journal
Metrolink Investigation » Safety experts say the federal probe into Friday's deadly commuter train crash in Los Angeles should focus on why the train's engineer ran a red signal. — New York Times
Tighter Lead Limits » As of Feb. 10, 2009, the Consumer Product Safety Commission will impose tougher lead standards on all manufacturers and retailers of children's products. — The Washington Post
No Golden Parachutes » The federal government has notified former Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac executives that it will not pay as much as $25 million in separation payments outlined in their contracts. — The Washington Post
Venezuelan 'Suitcase Trial' » The trial of a Venezuelan-American businessman who was caught dragging a cash-stuffed suitcase into Argentina last year has made poor U.S.-Venezuela relations even worse, prompting the ejection of ambassadors on both sides. — New York Times
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